G35Vortec454
Adventurer
I just thought this would make a cool platform for an off-road trailer. Anybody's seen these and are they street legal?
4-wheeld military trailer - street legal?
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SunTzuNephew
Explorer
Wouldn't it depend on the weight, it having brakes and lights?
G35Vortec454
Adventurer
"Just weight, brakes, and lights"
It looks like it has lights and it's a military vehicle it's gotta have been designed/equipped to articulate.
As far as brakes are concerned, just from the the pic, I don't see any brake wiring or indication of surge brakes on the trailer.
And I'd guess it to be a 1- or 2- ton trailer.
I wish I had the M- designation for it.
It looks like it has lights and it's a military vehicle it's gotta have been designed/equipped to articulate.
As far as brakes are concerned, just from the the pic, I don't see any brake wiring or indication of surge brakes on the trailer.
And I'd guess it to be a 1- or 2- ton trailer.
I wish I had the M- designation for it.
SunTzuNephew
Explorer
FWIW, it looks like a bomb trailer...
SunTzuNephew
Explorer
Looks like it has a fuel port on the side....I'm guessing something like an M37 weapons carrier?
jcbrandon
Explorer
A four-wheeled trailer with a steering axle is difficult -- almost impossible -- to back up. That's not a handicap I would choose for a backcountry trailer. The benefit of this configuration is the trailer's payload capacity without transferring some of that weight to the tow vehicle. But the lost maneuverability is a huge price to pay.
Scotsmanspride
Observer
Is this at a yard here in phoenix? If so WHERE? i wanna go try and get my hands on the trailer on top.
highlandercj-7
Explorer
The bed on top the tailer is a dodge M-37 circa late 50's early 60's:
yyc_ranger_4x4
New member
Depending on how the design is of the steering, those trailers are only good for low speed. We had basically the same thing at the airport for hauling baggage around and after about 35-40kph, they'd start to wag all over the place. I wouldn't drive one on a public road personally...and they are a complete PITA to back up.
As a farmer, that is called a wagon. While they can be backed up with practice, it is really hard behind a truck. Tractors turn sharper and it makes it a lot easier. Also, they are called 'wagons' for a reason. Unless the steering is PERFECT, they sway from side to side. I have some wagons I can pull up to 60mph while empty, but none would ever do it full. Another huge downside is that there isn't any weight transfered to the truck. when you get sideways to them they can push you around. In general, wagons have no tounge weight so that they can be hooked and unhooked easily and often. Not something you do in a 'trailer' setting much.
mikE(my $.02)
mikE(my $.02)
G35Vortec454
Adventurer
Thanks all for your input.
I got the idea after I saw the MaxiMog trailer, which is 4-wheeled also. Is there any special feature of that trailer?
I got the idea after I saw the MaxiMog trailer, which is 4-wheeled also. Is there any special feature of that trailer?
Waytec
Adventurer
Thank You for another farmer to cut in. If you are looking for a good strictly bush trailer, pending on its weight you could not beet that. They are not that hard to back up with practice.
I had one very smaller in size for haling wood, fencing material, round bales and other stuff on the farm. I only pulled it behind the quad or smaller tractor. high speed is not a good thing with them.
I had one very smaller in size for haling wood, fencing material, round bales and other stuff on the farm. I only pulled it behind the quad or smaller tractor. high speed is not a good thing with them.
I guess I should add that my comments on 'wagging' apply to running gears with tie rods and turning spindles. If it uses a fifth wheel design, then it should track pretty well if maintianed. We've all seen those on 'double/triple bottom' semi trucks. All other comments about it moving the truck around apply.
mikE(thought I saw tie rods in the pic)
mikE(thought I saw tie rods in the pic)